coastal [noun]

Kamba ya mwavuli

Maana (Definition)

A heavy rope connected to the yardarm of a dhow used to hoist and drop the sail.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

dhow sail halyard line / maritime hoisting rope

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kamba ya tanga

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Kimvita / Swahili Maritime

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mabaharia walivuta kamba ya mwavuli kuinua tanga."

Translation: Sailors pulled the dhow sail halyard line to raise the sail.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Kamba